Yarmouth High School

Yarmouth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
286 W Elm St,  Yarmouth, ME
Yarmouth Schools
4.0
5.0
548 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
32
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
72.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
49.6%
State Average
36.4%
Math
61.7%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
84.6%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Vermont 127 Students
University of Maine 109 Students
Northeastern University 101 Students
Boston University 98 Students
Tufts University 95 Students
Bowdoin College 74 Students
University of New Hampshire 73 Students
Boston College 68 Students
Bates College 68 Students
Colby College 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 62 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Economics 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Environmental Science 38 Students
Finance 32 Students
English 32 Students
Chemistry 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 115 Reviews
3.0 Junior
1/2/2022
Yarmouth is a great school but needs to listen to the students if they ever want to get anything done.
3.0 NicheUser
11/30/2020
While the academics are undeniably some of the best in the state, the social atmosphere is awful. Very cliquey, and almost everyone is judgmental.
5.0 Junior
5/27/2020
A great school that has a nice student-to-teacher ratio. This school has won many awards and continues to bring new innovation into the lives of the students every year. I believe attending this school was able to prepare me with the solid education I need for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
10/24/2014
This school is absolutely excellent. I have attended private schools, public schools, and I have been homeschooled as well. Yarmouth has been the absolute best; it is such a community. Students are engaged in learning, and teachers respect the students. I love going to class because they are discuss...

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Yarmouth High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yarmouth, ME, in the Yarmouth neighborhood, and is served by the Yarmouth Schools in Maine. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Yarmouth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $929,965. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Yarmouth Academy, Maine Coast Waldorf School, Pine Tree Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yarmouth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yarmouth High School.

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